Samsung S85H QN77S85HAEXZA 77"

The Samsung S85H is a 77-inch OLED with killer gaming features and top-tier connectivity. Display and connectivity both hit the 97th percentile, but picture quality processing lands at a mediocre 36th percentile. Worth buying if you can find it near USD 1,725 and you're a gamer first.

The OLED panel delivers exactly what you'd expect: near-infinite contrast and inky blacks that make dark scenes pop. Motion handling is smooth at 120Hz, and the NQ4 AI Gen2 processor does a decent job cleaning up older content. Gaming is a strong point here with FreeSync Premium, ALLM, and HDMI 2.1 across all four ports. The HDR story is mixed though. You get HDR10+ and HLG, but no Dolby Vision, which matters when most streaming content uses it. Audio is a 2.0 channel 20W setup that's fine for casual viewing but thin for a TV this size. The 77th percentile audio score tells you it's above average, but you'll want a soundbar for anything cinematic.

Against the Sony BRAVIA XR XR77A95L, the Samsung gives up picture processing and Dolby Vision but likely costs less. The LG OLED evo C5 series is the more direct rival, and LG's OLED panels typically edge out Samsung's in color accuracy and HDR format support. The Hisense U8 and TCL QM6K are cheaper alternatives that pack mini-LED brightness, though they can't match OLED contrast. The Roku Pro Series is the budget pick here, but it's not playing in the same league for picture quality. Samsung's gaming features are the differentiator, especially if you have a console or PC that can push 120Hz.

Pricing on this set is all over the place. We're seeing USD 1,725 to USD 2,200 across nine US listings, and that USD 475 spread is significant. At the low end, this is a compelling big-screen OLED. At the high end, you're paying premium money for a TV that skips Dolby Vision and has mediocre built-in audio. If you can snag it near USD 1,725, the value proposition gets a lot better. Just shop around before you commit.

The Samsung S85H is a 77-inch OLED that gets the basics very right. You get that classic OLED contrast with true blacks, a 120Hz panel, and Samsung's NQ4 AI Gen2 processor handling upscaling. The display and connectivity both land in the 97th percentile for this category, which means this thing is loaded with ports and looks sharp doing it.

But here's the thing. The picture quality score sits at the 36th percentile, which is weird for an OLED. The panel itself is solid, but Samsung's processing choices and lack of Dolby Vision hold it back compared to other premium sets. It's a good TV with one annoying asterisk.

Skip this if you're a home theater purist who cares about Dolby Vision and reference-level picture accuracy. The 36th percentile picture quality score means Sony and LG OLEDs will look noticeably better with high-end movie content. Also skip it if you're not gaming, since the gaming features are the main reason to pick this over cheaper mini-LED alternatives.

This TV is for gamers and smart home enthusiasts who want a big OLED without paying Sony or LG flagship prices. The 82.1 gaming score and 81.8 smart home score back that up. If you mostly watch movies and care about the absolute best HDR experience, the lack of Dolby Vision will bug you. But for mixed use with a console or PC, the S85H delivers where it counts.